Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) - VID 221978

NYS Office of General Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of General Services in Buffalo seeks an engineer to design and review plumbing, piping, fire protection and HVAC systems for new and rehabilitation projects. Focus on compatibility with existing structures to meet project goals.

Qualifications include the FE exam and a qualifying Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; alternatively one year of mechanical engineering experience with FE status. A geographic pay differential applies for Buffalo postings.

Qualifications

• FE exam (NCEES) required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• One year of full-time mechanical engineering experience if FE exam is not yet passed.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and redesign/review of plumbing, piping, fire protection and HVAC systems for new and rehab projects.
• Prepare mechanical specifications, estimates and energy conservation studies.
• May supervise consultant work and oversee project execution.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure code compliance and constructability.

Skills

Engineering design

Project supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam (NCEES)

Job description

• Perform engineering design and redesign or review of plumbing, piping, fire protection systems and heating and ventilating systems for new and rehabilitation construction projects. These projects may involve needed design changes for mechanical systems of existing facilities that can present complex problems in order to be compatible with the plans for existing building structures.
• Prepare mechanical specifications, mechanical estimates and studies for energy conservation for the mechanical design projects.
• May supervise consultant work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Duties Description

• Perform engineering design and redesign or review of plumbing, piping, fire protection systems and heating and ventilating systems for new and rehabilitation construction projects. These projects may involve needed design changes for mechanical systems of existing facilities that can present complex problems in order to be compatible with the plans for existing building structures.
• Prepare mechanical specifications, mechanical estimates and studies for energy conservation for the mechanical design projects.
• May supervise consultant work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Operational Needs

• Travel may be required (approximately 20%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees: Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in mechanical engineering.

OR

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME, YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam.

Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level (not trainee) in Buffalo

Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary $7,000.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.